regulated vs unregulated power supplies for "log vapes"

Just received another tattoo power supply that I bought on ebay. The seller sent me the wrong one initially but they let me keep it and sent me the right one after I contacted them about it. For a total cost of $13, I'm not going to complain . Here's a link to the ebay listing.

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Noob question about these adjustable power supplies. Is the intention to give log-vapes temperature adjustment capabilities? Or is it more about just getting consistent temperatures from unit to unit, in different countries etc?

I now know the sweet spot for all of my logs and usually just set it to a preferred voltage depending on which one I'm using. But some stems require a different temperature than others and so do some strains (I throw more heat at strains that vape less well, and like to keep the vapor as cool as possible without sacrificing the thoroughness of vaping for the more potent strains). I also have another set of sweet-spots for each vape when I add concentrates to the bowl for instance. It just gives you a lot of flexibility overall as long as you don't mind giving the vape a little time to adjust the temperature.

Noob question about these adjustable power supplies. Is the intention to give log-vapes temperature adjustment capabilities? Or is it more about just getting consistent temperatures from unit to unit, in different countries etc?

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Same with OTA, i use my variable power supply as both. at college, my UD ran at the perfect sweet spot for my needs but when i graduated and came home, i noticed the average temp of my UD had dropped. the grid at my house isn't as strong as it was up at my college. sometimes when i brought it to a friends house i would notice that their power grid wouldn't be strong enough either.

also, like OTA, i have discovered that different strains will vape differently so being able to adjust my UD allows for thorough vaping.

Noob question about these adjustable power supplies. Is the intention to give log-vapes temperature adjustment capabilities? Or is it more about just getting consistent temperatures from unit to unit, in different countries etc?

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Definitely both.

Although technically you could probably get regulated non-variable power-supply what would provide more consistent temperature without adjustment.

A VVPS also adds an extra aromatherapy element to it, you can set the voltage below cannabis vaporization temperatures for using certain essential oils that do better with a lighter heat.

Niceness! I really like the idea of a generic temp controller that works with multiple log vapes.

I do use the temperature control on my other vapes, so I'll probably grab one of these for my first log vape. During the day, lower temps for an active high. At night, crank it up for those thick, debilitating couchlock hits

And is there anything I could do to pimp it out? Like thick gauge colored wire, gold plated adapters for the connections???
Hahahahanaha.

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Cool looking variable supply there.
If you want a connector that's easy to attach and will last a life time, check this one out. Can take most any size wire and re-usable. Need to solder but easy compared to others.
Pipes

Cool looking variable supply there.
If you want a connector that's easy to attach and will last a life time, check this one out. Can take most any size wire and re-usable. Need to solder but easy compared to others.
Pipes

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Thanks pipes! That looks perfect. Found it over at amazon too and will get it over there along with some vape goodies for the holidays.

You can also pick up everything at Radio Shack it you're in states. Its all extremely common stuff. Hell, you probably have anold adaptor with the right size plug on it for your vape. Cut the cable/plug off... solder it to new mono plug.

I've been ordering the tattoo power cords off ebay then cutting off the "clip" and soldering a 5.5/2.1mm plug onto them. These are what I will be sending out with the beta pods for those who have tattoo power supplies.

Note the right angle plug, which isn't necessary for other logs, but I like them because they avoid straining the cord where it plugs into the vape (a common cause of failure).